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shaunmf · 10-09-2008, 12:10 PM

Hello all,
This is my first crawler I bought it used from the LHS.
I am looking for some opinions on how to better set it up!
I have been around the RC world for awhile, but when it comes to crawlers I can't even tell what the front is and what the back is with out the body.:-(

rear bent links - they keep binding with the shocks
Tazer Esc (all I could afford)
Integy 55t motor (came with it)
2cell Lipo

any input would be much appreciated!!! placement of parts etc

NeXt559 · 10-09-2008, 12:57 PM

-mount ur battery onto the upper links

-cut out the corners of your skid and mount them inside the chassis plates

-get a longer 3 mm screw and some 3mm luck nuts and move your lower links toward the center line

-mount your body lower

-use traxxas rod ends

-mount your shocks upside down

-looks like you can use a little more weight in the front wheels

-get yourself better tires

that should keep you busy for a while

shaunmf · 10-09-2008, 01:50 PM

do you happen to have any pics of what you are talking about???

naggalowmo · 10-09-2008, 02:18 PM

http://www.rccrawler.com/axialcompbuild.html

That should help

shaunmf · 10-10-2008, 08:59 PM

Thanks

, Does anyone else have any other suggestions?

discgolferlee · 10-10-2008, 09:12 PM

drill vent holes in rims and add stick on weights
get new tires
get new tires
get new tires

Losi rock claws, proline hammers and panther cougars are all good choices
memory foams or other aftermarket foams for wheels

move links inside chassis like suggested above. easy free upgrade whiich does help.

If you really want to upgrade get a new chassis and the losi rock crawler shocks. the losi shocks are awesome. super smooth like butter

shaunmf · 10-11-2008, 07:11 AM

Thanks for the input. I added 5.5oz to the front tires and 2.0oz to the rear, moved the lower links inside the chassis, but the other upgrades will have to wait till i ge money.

Any suggestion for placement of the electronics, or is my setup ok?

I appreciate the help!!!

NeXt559 · 10-11-2008, 09:58 AM

the first six things on the list i put up earlier should cost you no more than 8 dollars but you'll definatly see an uber amount improvment

*if you dont get the traxxas rod ends the other 5 upgrade should cost you no more than 2 dollars

Bananaclip · 10-11-2008, 02:17 PM

MFM Black widow chassis, Losi shocks, Panther tires, Meyhem Locks.

10-09-2008, 12:10 PM	#1
shaunmf Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 5	any suggestions ??? Please!!! Hello all, This is my first crawler I bought it used from the LHS. I am looking for some opinions on how to better set it up! I have been around the RC world for awhile, but when it comes to crawlers I can't even tell what the front is and what the back is with out the body.:-( rear bent links - they keep binding with the shocks Tazer Esc (all I could afford) Integy 55t motor (came with it) 2cell Lipo any input would be much appreciated!!! placement of parts etc Attached Images

10-09-2008, 12:57 PM	#2
NeXt559 RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fresno Posts: 1,464	-mount ur battery onto the upper links -cut out the corners of your skid and mount them inside the chassis plates -get a longer 3 mm screw and some 3mm luck nuts and move your lower links toward the center line -mount your body lower -use traxxas rod ends -mount your shocks upside down -looks like you can use a little more weight in the front wheels -get yourself better tires that should keep you busy for a while Last edited by NeXt559; 10-09-2008 at 12:59 PM.

10-10-2008, 08:59 PM	#5
shaunmf Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 5	Thanks, Does anyone else have any other suggestions?

10-11-2008, 07:11 AM	#7
shaunmf Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 5	Thanks for the input. I added 5.5oz to the front tires and 2.0oz to the rear, moved the lower links inside the chassis, but the other upgrades will have to wait till i ge money. Any suggestion for placement of the electronics, or is my setup ok? I appreciate the help!!! Last edited by shaunmf; 10-11-2008 at 07:33 AM.

10-09-2008, 01:50 PM	#3
shaunmf Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 5	do you happen to have any pics of what you are talking about???

10-09-2008, 02:18 PM	#4
naggalowmo Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 94	http://www.rccrawler.com/axialcompbuild.html That should help

10-10-2008, 09:12 PM	#6
discgolferlee Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Clinton,Michigan Posts: 908	drill vent holes in rims and add stick on weights get new tires get new tires get new tires Losi rock claws, proline hammers and panther cougars are all good choices memory foams or other aftermarket foams for wheels move links inside chassis like suggested above. easy free upgrade whiich does help. If you really want to upgrade get a new chassis and the losi rock crawler shocks. the losi shocks are awesome. super smooth like butter

10-11-2008, 09:58 AM	#8
NeXt559 RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fresno Posts: 1,464	the first six things on the list i put up earlier should cost you no more than 8 dollars but you'll definatly see an uber amount improvment *if you dont get the traxxas rod ends the other 5 upgrade should cost you no more than 2 dollars

10-11-2008, 02:17 PM	#9
Bananaclip I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared. Posts: 3,008	MFM Black widow chassis, Losi shocks, Panther tires, Meyhem Locks.

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